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December 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Nordic Duo Order 300 Extra Sisu GTP Vehicles

Sweden and Finland have jointly ordered over 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored off-road vehicles, raising total orders above 600 units. Valued at around 2 billion SEK ($211 million),...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has approved mass production of the L-SAM long-range air defense system after Hanwha Aerospace secured a 705.4-billion-won ($480-million) contract to deliver interceptors and launchers by 2030. Equipped...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Becomes First EU Buyer of RIPSAW M3

Sweden has become the first European customer for Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3, acquiring the modular robotic ground vehicle to boost unmanned capabilities. The RIPSAW M3 features a rugged hybrid-electric...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX System

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) deal to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX air defense system under its IADS modernization program. Designed to counter...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italian Army Expands Iveco Fleet Beyond 2,000

Iveco Defence Vehicles will supply 658 additional tactical logistics trucks to the Italian Army, raising the total order to 2,111 units under an expanded contract. These vehicles extend the...

December 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Signs $445M Sustainment Package to Enhance Bahrain’s F-16 Capabilities

The US State Department has approved a potential $445-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to support and sustain Bahrain’s fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. The package—led by General Electric and...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Lands $52M Support Deal for MLRS and HIMARS Systems

The US Army has awarded a $52-million contract to Lockheed Martin to support the maintenance, operation, and configuration of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Multiple...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Wins $148M Lithuanian Contract for Deployable Air Defense Units

Swedish defense company Saab has received a third order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) system, further strengthening the Baltic nation’s air defense capabilities amid...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US OKs $1B Package to Boost Saudi Helicopter Operations and Training

The United States has approved two potential foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia totaling $1 billion, greenlighting major helicopter sustainment and aviation training initiatives as Riyadh continues its long-standing...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Austria Seals $1.7B Jet Procurement Agreement for M-346FA Aircraft With Italy

Austria has finalized a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7 billion) contract to acquire 12 M-346FA light combat aircraft from Italian manufacturer Leonardo. The aircraft will be delivered to Linz-Hörsching Air Base starting...